Kevin Ryan interviewed by Neil Bennetts [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2783406
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Ryan, Kevin, 1934-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 1981 Dec. 4
- 4 tape reels (ca. 240 min.) : mono. ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Kevin Ryan, member of the New South Wales Parliament and dual rugby international, speaks about his family background; playing rugby union at Nudgee College, Brisbane; playing rugby union for Queensland and the Wallabies; his boxing career; 1957 rugby union tour to Britain, Europe and North America; switching to play rugby league for St George; reasons for the success of St George; 1963 Kangaroo tour to England; 1964 tour by France; joining Canterbury as Captain/Coach in 1967; the administration of rugby league clubs; effect of limited tackle rule; ending his playing career in 1969; practising as a barrister since 1972; winning the New South Wales seat of Hurstville for the Labor Party in 1976; performance of the New South Wales Labor Government since 1976; the parliamentary systems in Australia; and his love of football.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at the New South Wales Parliament on 4 December 1981.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 101 leaves)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bennetts, Neil, 1943-2011, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Until 2051 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1981
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